Nick Guinn IP Attorney - San Antonio, TX
Nick Guinn IP Attorney provides award-winning intellectual property litigation, patent prosecution, and trademark counseling for innovators and companies in San Antonio and nationwide. A chemical engineer and registered patent attorney with Gunn, Lee & Cave, P.C., Nick Guinn authors authoritative IP books and represents clients before the USPTO and federal trial courts.
Premier Intellectual Property Advocacy and Litigation in San Antonio
Protecting intellectual property requires a rare combination of technical engineering proficiency, courtroom trial skill, and strategic commercial insight. Nick Guinn IP Attorney delivers high-level legal representation to software developers, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and established corporations throughout San Antonio, Texas, and across the nation. Practicing as a partner with the renowned IP boutique Gunn, Lee & Cave, P.C., Nick Guinn holds a chemical engineering degree from The University of Texas at Austin and earned his law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law. Following law school, Nick clerked for Chief U.S. District Judge Fred Biery in the Western District of Texas, gaining invaluable insight into federal judicial decision-making. As seasoned patent attorneys and trademark lawyers, Nick Guinn and his team represent clients across all facets of IP prosecution and commercial dispute resolution.
Strategic Patent Prosecution and Technical Innovation Defense
Securing a robust patent demands precise scientific drafting and deep familiarity with USPTO examiner procedures. Nick Guinn leverages his chemical engineering background to quickly grasp complex technological inventions across chemical, mechanical, software, and industrial fields. Functioning as skilled financial and ip lawyers, the practice guides inventors through each step of the patent lifecycle:
- Patent Searches and Patentability Opinions: Conducting comprehensive prior art assessments to determine novelty, non-obviousness, and commercial viability prior to filing formal patent applications.
- Provisional and Non-Provisional Filings: Drafting meticulous patent specifications and enforceable claim sets for utility and design patents before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
- Patent Prosecution: Conducting examiner interviews, overcoming technical rejections, and steering applications toward successful issuance and commercial exploitation.
- Post-Grant Proceedings: Protecting issued patents and defending against validity challenges in inter partes review (IPR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
High-Stakes Trademark and Copyright Trial Litigation
When competitor infringement or counterfeit goods threaten your brand's market share, you may urgently need a lawyer with federal courtroom experience. Nick Guinn has established an outstanding reputation in contentious IP enforcement, acting as assertive business litigation lawyers and copyright lawyers. He routinely handles complex disputes in federal district courts across Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Fifth Circuit, and before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). From preliminary injunctions and trade secret misappropriation to breach of licensing agreements managed with contract lawyers, the firm delivers aggressive advocacy designed to protect your proprietary assets.
Trusted Thought Leadership and Dedicated Client Counsel
Recognized as a Super Lawyer and honored with the San Antonio Young Lawyers Association Outstanding Young Lawyer Award and the San Antonio Bar Association President's Award, Nick Guinn is an educator and author of published works on brand and invention protection. Those preparing to hire an attorney in San Antonio can consult Nick Guinn to build comprehensive IP portfolios. If you need to find a lawyer who combines scientific understanding with seasoned trial advocacy, Nick Guinn IP Attorney offers the legal strength necessary to safeguard your business's future.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the busy Northwest San Antonio sector, situated near the commercial corridor of Callaghan Road and the Vance Jackson area.
Building Location
This office is located on the 15th floor of Callaghan Tower (formerly known as KCI Tower), an impressive 15-story Class A high-rise commercial office tower built in 1984. It is situated just north of the busy intersection of Interstate 10 and Loop 410.
Parking Details
Ample parking is available for clients and visitors, featuring free surface parking in the lot surrounding Callaghan Tower as well as covered parking in the connected seven-level parking garage.
Public Transit
Served by VIA Metropolitan Transit Route 602 (Medical Center / Blossom); nearest stop is at Callaghan & Pinebrook.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of Callaghan Tower on the ground floor. Proceed to the main elevator bank and take the passenger elevators up to the 15th floor, where you will find the entrance to Suite 1500 immediately accessible.